According to a survey by Ask Africa, 68 percent of parents and learners believed the 2020 academic year should have been cancelled. The arguments for the cancellation of the school year were mostly valid, considering that students lost so much learning time because of the Covid-19 lockdown. In the end, the authorities decided it was best that students went back to school.
As students and teachers prepare for the 2021 academic year, the virus is still a major health risk. Education authorities must remain consistent with their enforcement of COVID-19 safety measures to avoid outbreaks in schools.
A few measures that schools have employed to combat the disease’s spread include:
- Staggering the start and close of the school day
- Staggering mealtimes
- Moving classes to temporary spaces or outdoors
- Holding school in shifts, to reduce class size
Social distancing remains a key for curbing the spread of Covid in schools
Hand washing and social distancing protocols have to be strictly enforced in schools to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This includes cleaning frequently touched objects and surfaces with diluted bleach disinfectant when in use and ventilating and cleaning classrooms at least twice a day.
While some schools have moved lessons online, many must still conduct in-person lessons, which rely on quality Print pieces for their Stationery and learning materials. Students need textbooks, workbooks, and curriculum guides, while teachers need lesson Plans, and report cards.
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